Poople #96 Answer: RIDE to POOP
November 18, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from RIDE to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1RIDEBIDE1st letter, R to B
- Step 2BIDEBODE2nd letter, I to O
- Step 3BODEBODS4th letter, E to S
- Step 4BODSBOOS3rd letter, D to O
- Step 5BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
20 or more distinct shortest paths from RIDE to POOP.
RIDE connects to 16 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #95 (LACE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #95 LACE
Harder than #97 (COZY, par 5) by 1 move(s). #97 COZY
How the routes branch
Right after RIDE, 6 different words keep the route just as short: RIDS, RILE, RIME, RIPE, RISE, RODE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)
There are many ways to get from RIDE to POOP, with RILE and RODE providing direct paths to common bridges like POLL and POME. However, a path through RIDS and CODS also provides a fun route.
Bridge words
- RIDE(verb)
- to sit on and control the movement of a horse or bicycle
- BIDE(verb)
- to remain or stay somewhere; to wait for an opportune moment
- BODE(verb)
- to be an omen of a particular outcome
- BODS(noun)
- people or individuals, often used informally or humorously
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from RIDE
RIDE has 16 legal first moves. 8 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.
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What is the Poople #96 answer?
The #96 start word is RIDE. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: RIDE -> BIDE -> BODE -> BODS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to get from RIDE to POOP?
Yes, there are at least 20 shortest solutions for this puzzle. Many of these solutions branch out from RIDE through words like RILE and RODE, eventually converging on common bridges such as POLL and POME.
What are some of the most common first moves from RIDE that lead to a shortest solution?
The most common first moves from RIDE that lead to a shortest solution are RILE and RODE. These two words appear in 15 of the 20 listed shortest paths, making them very reliable choices.
Are there any first moves from RIDE that add an extra step to the puzzle?
Yes, several first moves from RIDE will add an extra step to the puzzle. For example, moving to AIDE, HIDE, RICE, RIFE, RITE, RUDE, SIDE, or WIDE will result in a 7-move solution instead of the par 6.
The word RIDS appears in some solutions. Does it lead to a unique path?
Yes, RIDS is part of a distinct path that leads to POOP. From RIDS, the solution proceeds through RODS, CODS, COOS, and COOP, offering an alternative route to the more common paths involving POLL or POME.